Cook

Rural Utah Child Development; Vernal (UT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays and vacation time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Job summary

Rural Utah Child Development in Vernal, UT is seeking a Cook to manage daily meal service with focus on sanitation, inventory, and accurate documentation. You will prepare nutritious, developmentally appropriate meals and support budget tracking while maintaining compliance with program standards.

This role emphasizes reliable execution and collaboration with staff to nourish children's healthy development.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit
• Must pass the Food Safety Manager Certification within 12 months of hire
• Clear and professional communication skills to ensure tasks are completed on time and accurately
• Previous experience in the food and/or nutrition industry, highly preferred
• Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent access to nutritionally balanced and developmentally appropriate meals
• Uphold high standards of food safety and sanitation
• Support food inventory, purchasing, and budget tracking for efficiency and compliance
• Maintain accurate documentation to support program compliance
• Collaborate with staff to reinforce nutrition in the child experience
• Actively recruits parent and community volunteers to help in the kitchen

Skills

18+

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Sanitation awareness

Experience in food/nutrition industry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food Handler’s Permit

Food Safety Manager Certification

Job description

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Cook

Full Time Duration Vernal, UT, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1085

Salary Range: $16.91 To $17.76 Hourly

Cook:

Nutritious meals, organized systems, and dependable routines are all part of creating a positive experience for children. As our Cook , you’ll manage the daily work of meal service with a strong focus on sanitation, compliance, inventory, and accuracy. You bring a disciplined approach and attention to detail that creates confidence in every meal and process behind it. Join us at Rural Utah Child Development as our Cook , where your reliable execution will help nourish children and support their healthy development.

What you’ll need to be our Cook:

Must be 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have a current Food Handler’s Permit

Must pass the Food Safety Manager Certification within 12 months of hire

Clear and professional communication skills to ensure tasks get completed on time and accurately

Previous experience in the food and/or nutrition industry, highly preferred

Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified

Why you’ll love working with us:

Paid holidays and vacation time

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance are offered. Employee Assistance Program also provided

401(k)

Starting rate: $16.91 - $17.76 per hour, based on qualifications

What you’ll do as the Cook:

Provide consistent access to nutritionally balanced and developmentally appropriate meals

Uphold high standards of food safety and sanitation

Support food inventory, purchasing, and budget tracking for efficiency and compliance

Maintain accurate documentation to support program compliance

Collaborate with staff to reinforce nutrition in the child experience

Actively recruits parent and community volunteers to help in the kitchen

Who we are:

Rural Utah Child Development (RUCD) is a comprehensive child development program designed to meet the educational, emotional, social, and health needs of children. The RUCD team works well together to provide strong support and leadership, creating a consistent and quality learning environment. Children receive individualized lesson plans with developmentally appropriate learning experiences, and families are involved with their children’s education while they receive assistance with personal goals, parenting information, and leadership through parent committees and Policy Council. For more information please visit, https://www.rucd.org/ and thank you for your application!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.